It is always most interesting to look back at your heritage and discovering a clear line of certain events that got passed on.
Pieter's Granddaddy Theodorus Wilhelmus Vedder, proudly holding the banner of Schutterij De Eendracht Groessen, Gelderland in The Netherlands.
Now called Schutterij EMM Groessen...
They got founded in 1895 and we presume that Pieter's Granddaddy was holding the banner on their 25th anniversary year in 1920!
Yes, our guess about 1920 was correct!
Just received this photo from EMM's chairman John de Lorijn for which we are very grateful.
So this is the banner which Pieter's Granddaddy is holding in the 1st photo!
Pieter's Dad is seen here 2nd from left...
Here, husband Pieter proudly on his Fongers bike, wearing his new special made authentic uniform.
Pieter was the commander of the Ensign Bearers and he had to travel to Amsterdam for having this historic uniform tailer made.
Pieter seen to the right.
It was a navy blue top on a white pant.
A side note about Pieter's Fongers bike.
The rear axle had a 3-speed Sturmy Archer nave.
Pieter with his friend Jan Rutgers, had all parts re-chromed!
Feeling so proud of his almost new looking 2nd hand bike!
Hello Mariette and Pieter, It is great that Pieter took part in this tradition, and looking sharp while doing so, but could you please explain a little of the meaning of Schutterij De Eendracht Groessen.
ReplyDelete--Jim
Dearest Jim,
DeleteIt is very hard to explain in a few words but Groessen is very old. The tower from the Catholic Church is from 1150-1180. From medieval times also originated the civic guards festival and fair. The annual militia festival is celebrated on Saturday and the fair on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Traditionally the militia festival is preceded by the so-called 'militia mass' in the St. Andrew's Church.
In medieval times the militia protected the village and there were axe men to clear the way of obstacles... A lot of history and I will mail you some pdfs in English (translated by my Mac from Dutch). I've researched for finding more before posting this and was rather disappointed in the historical information.
Hugs,
Mariette
Amazing memory.
ReplyDeleteDearest Anne,
DeleteYes, over the years this is valuable family history and fond memories.
Hugs,
Mariette
History ... we learn a lot from history.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
Dearest Victor,
DeleteHistory tells us who we are! And where we have come from...
Hugs,
Mariette
Pieter luce muy legante, con su uniforme, mientras conduce la bicicleta.
ReplyDeleteBesos
Querida Antónia,
DeletePieter siempre se ha visto elegante con cualquier uniforme o traje que se presente. Nunca subí peso.
Abrazos,
Mariette
I love seeing these old photos. They must carry lots of fond memories. Your husband Pieter looks dapper in his uniform!
ReplyDeleteDearest Tamago,
DeleteThank you and yes, they kind of complete a family history, telling a story.
Pieter looks very dapper and oh so proud of his re-chromed bike.
Hugs,
Mariette
How interesting all these old photos are and how precious they can be when they help you trace your family heritage a century back!!! Pieter is always elegant and more so in his historic uniform!
ReplyDeleteMany hugs, dearest Mariette!
Dearest Marie-Anne,
DeleteThank you and yes, for tracing your roots over a century back, this is priceless.
This historic uniform made Pieter look very elegant indeed.
Hugs,
Mariette
Such amazing memory
ReplyDeleteDearest Jo-Anne,
DeleteYes, amazing family history!
Hugs,
Mariette
How wonderful to have these precious old photographs to look back on Mariette. I'm so thankful my dad was a keen photographer and took loads of pics of his family and we girls as we were growing up 💙
ReplyDeleteDearest Grace,
DeleteYes, those are historic treasures by now!
You indeed are very lucky for having loads of pictures from your younger years.
Hugs,
Mariett
Beste Mariette en Pieter, onder de foto van de opa van Pieter staat'de vlag' Bij Schutterijen en Muziekkoorpsen noemen ze dat 'het vaandel'. Lieve groet, Jo
ReplyDeleteBeste Jo,
DeleteZo'n vertaling werkt nooit helemaal correct! Het Engelse 'banner' betekent ook het vaandel en niet vlag.
Lieve groeten terug,
Mariette